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QLNetcdf vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLNetcdf

6.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for viewing NetCDF files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric QLNetcdf QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 43
90-day Installs 4 101
365-day Installs 46 258
Version 0.0.3 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 13 86
GitHub Forks 5 9
Open Issues 2 2
License MIT MIT
Language C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 5y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

QLNetcdf

QLNetcdf is a Quick Look plugin that enables users to preview NetCDF files directly from Finder. It's particularly useful for researchers and developers working with geospatial or scientific data, offering a convenient way to view file contents without opening external applications.

QLNetcdf allows users to preview NetCDF files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Convenient preview of NetCDF files directly from Finder
  • + Open-source and MIT licensed
  • + Lightweight Quick Look plugin

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions like Monterey
  • - No auto-update feature

QuickJSON

QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.

QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
  • + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
  • - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution